Using This Manual - Canon XL H1A Instruction Manual

Using this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon XL H1. Please read this manual carefully before you use the
camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the
Troubleshooting table (
Conventions Used in this Manual
: Precautions related to the camcorder operation.
: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
: Reference page number.
Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller.
[ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen.
The Canon HD Video 5.4-108 mm L IS II Zoom Lens supplied with the Lens Kit is referred to as
"HD 20x L IS Lens".
The illustrations show the camcorder with the HD 20x L IS Lens attached.
"Screen" refers to the viewfinder screen.
"Card" or "Memory card" refers to an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard (MMC).
Menu item showing at its default position
Available functions depend on the operating mode and are indicated as follows:
: Function can be used in this mode.
: Function cannot be used in this mode.
Trademark Acknowledgements
• Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc.
• is a trademark.
• HDV and the logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC).
• is a trademark.
®
• Windows is either a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
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Operating modes
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or if the built-in rechargeable
battery has completely discharged.
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
MENU
SYSTE YSTEM/ M/ D/ D/TIME TIME SET SET
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1. Press the MENU button.
2. Turn the SELECT dial to select [SYSTEM/ ] and press the SET button.
3. Select [D/TIME SET ] and then select [T.ZONE/DST] and press the SET button.
The time zone setting appears. The default setting is New York.
4. Turn the SELECT dial to select the setting option that represents your time zone and
press the SET button.
To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the
Setting the Date and Time
MENU
SYSTE YSTEM/ M/ D/ D/TIME TIME SET SET
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T.ZONE/ T.Z ONE/DST DST•••N.Y N.Y.
next to the area.
D/TIME SET D/T IME SET••• JA JAN.1,2 N.1,2005 005
12 12:00 :00 PM PM
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